Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Rockport, MA
$835,000Median listing price
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About Rockport
Rockport is the working-artist fishing village at the tip of Cape Ann — Motif No. 1, Bearskin Neck, and granite quarries. Housing mixes sea captains' homes, cottages, and oceanfront properties.
Home prices in Rockport
The median listing price in Rockport is $835,000.
Top places in Rockport
- Bearskin Neck — the shops and galleries lane over the water.
- Motif No. 1 — the famous red fishing shack in the harbor.
- Halibut Point State Park — quarry views and tide pools.
- Rockport Harbor and the town wharf.
- Front Beach and Old Garden Beach.
- Downtown Main Street galleries.
- Thacher Island's twin lighthouses (offshore).
Commuting from Rockport
- Commuter Rail Rockport Line terminus at Rockport station.
- Typical trip to North Station: approximately 70–80 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~55–65 minutes via Route 128 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Rockport
Public schools: Rockport Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Rockport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockport, MA?
The median listing price in Rockport is $835,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rockport, MA?
Commuter Rail Rockport Line terminus at Rockport station. - Which school district serves Rockport, MA?
Rockport is served by Rockport Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.